Program Coordinator for Adaptive Technology Services

 

• Coordinate, monitor and assist with the alternative format production process for audio books, electronic text, large print, and Braille.
• Assess assistive technology (AT) needs and provides training and support to students who use AT equipment and software. 
• Conduct presentations and workshops for students, faculty and staff to increase general knowledge of assistive technology and alternative format materials.
• Manage AT equipment and software inventory.  Maintain lending library. Keep up to date on new technology and make recommendations for upgrades and purchases.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate 4-8 student assistants.
• Assist with maintaining department websites and databases ensuring that web accessibility standards are met.
• Work supportively within the department, providing coverage to the main office and testing center when assigned.
• Consult with campus units and departments regarding accessibility issues and laws.
• Serve on University, Division and Departmental committees and task forces.
• Evening work and/or travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

• Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Three years of administrative experience.

 

 

• Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, special education or closely related field. Three (3) or more years of related administrative experience (assistive technology, information technology, educational technology, disability services, etc.). -OR – Master’s degree in educational technology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, information technology or related field and one (1) or more years of related administrative experience.

 

 

• Special Knowledge: Preferred knowledge of working with adults with disabilities in higher education, broad knowledge of disabilities, and thorough knowledge of assistive technology and alternative format production. Knowledge of web accessibility, captioning and/or Braille transcription.

 

 

• Salary:  $33,700-39,500

 

 

• Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 19, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.  Preferred application deadline is July 1, 2014.

 

 

• See posting number S00990FY14

 

A big congrats goes out to our Health & Fitness Facilitator, Kristin Valadez on her recent graduation from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Kristin will also start working full-time with us over the summer!

Check out the video below to see how much fun BCS Outlaws had at the Beep Baseball Spring Training in Austin this month!

Beep Baseball Spring Training

 

 

Removing barriers, for people who have disabilities – and their families, and in communities – that’s what we do!  CILs provide people with disabilities

a)      the services they need,

b)      when they need them, so that

c)       they can obtain and sustain the lives they choose to lead.

a)      Providing services they need:

• We’re are a part of – not apart from – the communities we serve.  We build, sustain, and offer benefit of expertise, relationships, and support systems that people who come to us haven’t known of or been able to access.  We stay locally current.
• Because CILs are designed and operated by people who have disabilities, we offer services based on:
  • what people with disabilities who have faced barriers understand about what those barriers are and know how to overcome them.
  • what people with disabilities who face those barriers today tell us they need.

• An array of services that build on strengths and needs our people and communities have.

• Consumers are involved in identifying their needs and developing strategies through planning for getting their needs met.  The plans make the most of the expertise and relationships CILs have built while the consumer builds skills in planning and problem-solving.

b)      When they need them:

• Many entities have waiting lists and / or delays in providing services.  In many cases, eligibility determination takes valuable time.  CILs offer services without delay.  Typically, CILs begin providing services at the time of intake.  Who else can make that claim?

c)       Obtaining and sustaining the lives they choose to lead:

• We plan, carry out the plan, and followup with the consumer.  We help ensure that the plan “sticks” and works well for the person.
• Case in point: Texas CILs have a lower level of recidivism for consumers relocated by a CIL (10%) vs when relocated by other entities (50%.)  Is it because of our followup?

Thank you Amy Kantoff with the Texas Association of Centers for Independent Living for your eloquent answer!